The Commonwealth and South Australian Governments have announced they have reached agreement for the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in South Australia.

The Australian Sign Language Interpreter Association (ASLIA) and Deaf Australia are proud to announce the joint National Auslan Conference 2016 (NAC2016), which will be held on 14-16 October 2016.

The theme for the NAC2016 is ‘A New Era’.
‘A New Era’ epitomises the changing times and focuses on strengthening the Deaf community, the Auslan/English interpreting profession and service provision in their efforts to continue moving forward, whilst drawing on current knowledge, skills and expertise and ensuring choice and control for Deaf individuals.
The NAC2016 will be held at Pullman on the Park, East Melbourne.
More information about the the NAC2016 is coming; for further information or enquiries, please email [email protected] (Chair of NAC2016 Organising Committee).

From 1 July 2016, eligible people in Tasmania will start entering the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) carefully managed and well supported way.

NDIS is expected to be operating state-wide by July 2019, ultimately providing support to 10,500 Tasmanians.
In Tasmania, the Scheme will be progressively rolled out, by age, over 3 years, with specific age groups on dates as shown below:
0 – 3yrs — 1 July 2018
4 – 11 — 1 July 2017
12 – 14 — 1 July 2016
15 – 24 — Current
25 – 28 —  1 Jan 2017
29 – 34 — 1 Jan 2018
35 – 49 — 1 July 2018
50 – 64 — 1 Jan 2019
By 1 July 2019, all eligible Tasmanians, from birth to age 64, will become NDIS participants.
Eligible residents in shared supported accommodation will access the NDIS together on a house-by-house basis.
Tasmanian Gateway Services will assist people to connect with services and prepare for the NDIS.
Existing Commonwealth and state-based services and supports will continue until eligible people with disability start their NDIS plan.
For more information on Tasmania’s NDIS transition, visit www.ndis.gov.au/tas